Aimed at reducing the negative impacts of single-use plastic products, a City of South Fulton ordinance banning certain plastic bags and containers becomes law March 1. The measure, which was approved by city council members in October 2019, became effective on September 1 of last year. To ease the burden on consumers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the council adopted an amendment last August postponing the ban for six months. “With the passing of this legislation, we are joining a global effort to reduce waste, prioritize sustainability and protect our environment,” said Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs, who sponsored the legislation.
"It is our hope that this measure will encourage residents to increase recycling and other waste-reduction practices, as well as motivate our business community to play a substantial role in making South Fulton a greener and more eco-friendly community.” Items prohibited by the ordinance include plastic cups and straws, food containers as well as grocery, newspaper, door-hanger and laundry and dry-cleaning bags.
To view the Single-Use Plastic Ordinance, please visit the City of South Fulton website or click on the following link: https://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082019-828
